ADFNSW which operates Kathleen York House, seeks dynamic individuals to be part of its multidisciplinary team. Kathleen York House is an abstinent based residential treatment facility for women, and women with children, experiencing drug and alcohol and mental health issues. The service offers a unique opportunity for women suffering from addiction issues to seek assistance and improve their quality of life.

Award: SCHADS Award - Level dependent upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation and attractive salary sacrifice arrangements

Purpose of Position

To provide formal and informal support to Kathleen York House Clients and their children during evenings and weekends. This is a position that requires sleeping on site.

Selection Criteria

• AOD Qualifications
• Experience in the alcohol and other drugs field
• Excellent understanding of the complex range of issues involved in substance misuse, including for women caring for children, for young people and for people with co-occurring mental health problems
• Understanding of clinical issues in treating substance-dependent women
• Experience in trauma and mental health issues
• Understanding of the policy, legal and regulatory environment for treatment of substance-dependence and drug education, including child protection
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Current Drivers Licence and the ability to drive a passenger vehicle
• Current First Aid Certificate

Desirable

• Experience in facilitating Groups

Contact for Information at Kathleen York House – Latha Nithyanandam
Tel 02 9660 5818

For more information visit www.kyh.org.au 

The successful applicant will be female. KYH considers being a woman a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)